SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21446
BPVIIT21446 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Prato, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPVIIT21446 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPVIIT21 |
| Branch code | 446 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) |
| Branch | Galciana Branch |
| City | Prato |
| Country | Italy |
How the Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BPVI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 446 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21446?
BPVIIT21446 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Galciana Branch, part of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Prato, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza)?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in BPVIIT21446 stand for?
BPVI is the bank code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the location code and 446 is the code of the branch Galciana Branch.
How long does a transfer to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BPVIIT21446 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BPVIIT21446.
What happens if I use BPVIIT21446 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BPVIIT21446 against the details from Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.